Baller_ MISkier Posted October 30, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted October 30, 2014 This is probably more relevant for those of us close to 50 (or beyond). The ski season can take a toll on the body, even without crashes. How have you weathered this season? How beaten up are you? The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 There needs to be an all the above category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Knees have been a weak point this year. Doesn't help that my dobe loves to chop block!! Clipping penalties don't seem to phase him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 30, 2014 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 30, 2014 @gregy, Wow! That is a rough season. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Under 30 and still feel beat up and old at this point in the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 @MISkier knee surgery in last March, cut the tip of my finger off in July. Have a hernia that one of these days I'll have to do something about. Finally starting to ski again but I'm way out of shape. On the bright side my elbow tendinitis finally had time to heal up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 30, 2014 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 30, 2014 @gregy, I am hoping next year goes much better for you. I guess you at least fall into the Other category. What did you do for your elbow tendinitis? That is what I have right now. My current plan is rest, a neoprene brace/wrap for support during regular activities, glucosamine chondroitin, and (eventually) some stretching and conditioning. I also have issues with tight/sore glutes and hamstrings, but those do not affect my skiing. The elbow tendinitis does. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 I've been skiing hard for four years straight. Over 1,400 sets later, I have to stop soon to let my body catch up with shoulder, bicep, elbow, lower back, and knee issues. Hopefully, three months and some PRP should do the trick this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 @MISkier best thing I did for my elbow was the curved handle which had pretty well taken care of it until I took a slack hit that I wasn't ready for. I felt a little pop in my right elbow after that the pain never would go away. I started doing some of the exercises and stretching that @cragginshred had put on a video here. I do them whenever I can during the day. The exercises plus a year of little to no skiing and I'm finally felling no elbow pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'm in great shape! I need to continue to lose weight and increase strength. Last January I was 230 @ 6', I'm now at 200 thru persistence on my diet. I'm hoping to make 195 ( or less) my bodies reset point. It took about 4 months to get below 204. But with time and persistence, I will persevere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 First season and half back after almost 10 years away from the sport. Its been a tough road back from a physical perspective. Conditioning in this sport at an older age is everything, you can't fake it. I'm beat up but still skiing, its worth it. Mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 63 yo this month, had 3 big crashes this year none of which stopped me skiing, I always do a short stretching routine before each set, don't know if this helps or not but am sticking with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 No crashes or injuries, but my shoulders are sore snd my right biceps tendon is irritated. A break will be good for me. Weather looks poised to shut me down in the next 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 50 next December, skiing 6 to 8 sets a week, all year long for about 25 years now. Usually take one week off In January for a non skiing trip with the family. I do phisical activities 6 days a week, usually rest on Fridays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 53, only one big crash this year. Found the concept 2 rowing machine a the gym this year has helped me out tremendously it not only gives me a good workout but keeps me limber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Some aches and pains but I'm not letting them get in the way or allowing them to stop me from enjoying the sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 9400 Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Other than my right shoulder, right elbow and left foot, everything's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Both rotator cuffs suck and left forearm/bicep is in constant pain and weak. Other than that, fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 No pain - but also limited skiing this past summer (not due to injury). Working hard this offseason to be even MORE ready for next season. Would also be interesting to know who skis 1-2 times per week, 3 days a week, 4 days a week, and/or 5+ days per week. The previous 7 seasons (before this summer) we probably averaged 2 times a week. I would be surprised if I averaged 1 time a week this summer... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted October 30, 2014 Supporting Member Share Posted October 30, 2014 Had some serious back trouble in late June and most of July that kept me off the water. But at the moment I'm essentially 100%. KNOCK ON CARBON FIBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 My body failed me totally this year. I wasn't in as good shape at the start of the season due to some shoulder issues that appear to be impingement and bicep tendinitis related. As a result I got a late start to the season then never got into any sort of rhythm. In August I did something to my back that appeared mostly muscular and I shut it down for the season. I probably didn't ski more than 30 sets all summer. Physical problems combined with a ski issue made it a disaster of a season. I have been having steady physical therapy for my shoulder and it seems a little better. I haven't had an MRI on the shoulder but have had multiple visits to the orthopedist and he doesn't think it is a ttear in the rotator cuff. I did tweak my back again last week in the gym and have been resting it. I have been having regular therapy which seems to be making some progress on my shoulder. I am planning to lose a little weight (I gained a few pounds due to inactivity) and try to get everything healthy and strong for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Pulled the balls yesterday, always a sad day but I think my body may be cheering a little bit! Had a bad OTF in July that strained the left shoulder and had to take 3 weeks off. Fell off lift and dinged ankle that is still hurting. Add to that the previous years strains and pains, maybe its good that our season isn't longer in MI. At 61 skiing with pain is a given. Just so happy I can still do it and can"t wait till April! Time to dust off the snow skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 no hard crashes this year so despite my season being over I'm still feeling great and after easing back into the gym this week I'm going to start giving er the oats next week (starting Sunday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkfight Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Recovered just in time for cold weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chuck_Dickey Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 58 years old, this was a comeback year after a broken ankle September 2013. Just hoping for a mild winter so I can keep going on my new Vapor Lithium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mellig Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Winter (few chances to ski) becomes prep for the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Still learning how to pace myself to avoid in season burn out on knees, hips, and tennis elbow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 30, 2014 Administrators Share Posted October 30, 2014 I feel like a spring chicken until I look in the mirror Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Look at those legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chronic elbow tendinitis that is slowly resolving and I attribute that mainly to my D3 Quest which has been easier to ski on than my previous two skis. By far less overall pain, soreness, inflammation, etc. this year than in the past several and I skied a pretty normal season set-wise. That said, I do need to be 10 lbs lighter and 15 would be sweet. I tend to ski overly hard and at 6'0" and 198-200 lbs, I think I'm using too great a % of my available strength AND putting too much load on ZO, which as we all know will then make you pay. If I was 185 - 190 I think I could ski faster through and out of the turn and with less overall load on ZO. Lightest I've ever been since high school (I'm 56) is 178 and that was when I could run - a lot. For most of my adult life I've been 185 - 193 and skied my best scores at that weight. So my offseason goal is to get back to 190. F'ing beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Bend handle and all is good at 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 Happily in the "Not at all" category this year at the big 5-0, but I've had years in each category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 30, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted October 30, 2014 hip dislocation and recovery cost me a month mid season, gonna have to ski all winter to keep up with the Ball of Hair, alias @horton so I can put him in his place next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted October 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2014 @richarddoane - maybe I missed a thread on this, but how did you dislocate your hip? Sounds painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted October 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2014 This hardware was installed a few weeks ago, so yes, I feel pretty beat up. Although this lumbar surgery was not a direct result of water skiing, my previous 2 were (achilles and shoulder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 31, 2014 Administrators Share Posted October 31, 2014 @jimbrake @richarddoane does not like to talk about it. There was an incident with a donkey and 5 gallon bucket of 10 40 motor oil Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BRY Posted October 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2014 I just need to improve my conditioning/fitness or lose weight. I have tendinitis or slight sprains that need some rest, rehab, and/or strengthening. Those apply too. But in S FL the season never ends. A "cold" winter day here is a nice spring day in WA. Took 8 weeks off last winter to get the elbow better. Big mistake, elbow issue came back in a month but took me too long to get back where I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted October 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2014 I feel great once I shut down jumping for the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted October 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2014 My back hurts just looking at those @Marco. I hope you have a speedy recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted October 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2014 @marco - I think it'll all be worth it eventually. Looks like my wife's back and it was great for her. Good luck, man. So, I guess no bump runs for you this winter, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted October 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2014 @gregy Thanks for the well wishes. Much appreciated! @jimbrake Everything I have heard is that when I'm further down the road, I'll wish I would have done this years ago. Glad it worked out well for your wife! No bump skiing for me this year, but I don't mind taking the winter off. 35 years of bump skiing in Telluride greatly contributed to the need need for the surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 1, 2014 Tore intercostal cartilage in my rib cage in mid september. Was 4 solid weeks before I could even consider skiing again. And with the water temp dropping and it getting cold, I've decided to just ride my bike instead of starting over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 1, 2014 Heal up @ ShaneH! You can always go back to your favorite hobby.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks! I'm actually fine now. Took 5 weeks. But no use starting over in late october. Instead, riding 75 miles or so a weekend and at least once during the week. Nothing like having your heart rate at 85% for 2 1/2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted November 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 4, 2014 I am currently in rehab for my shoulder which has a lot of fascia issues. It's not that big of a deal unless I'm taking a bunch of hits. Last year I had to quit 2 months early and let it heal. In the beginning of this year I couldn't sleep at night because of it but kept skiing. I started going to therapy and things are quickly getting better. The best part was I was able to ski on it all year. Even though I was in pain, I picked up about 8 buoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted November 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2014 I've been basically worthless for 4 years now, getting back into it and had serious tendinitis in my elbows all summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted November 9, 2014 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 9, 2014 @Drago, I hope you find a good remedy for that tendinitis. It is what forced me to stop a couple weeks early this season. I think it affects me more than a sprained ankle, which I will just jam into the binding and ski. I am resting my elbow now and the pain has lessened a lot - basically pain-free when I am not using it and only slight pain with normal daily activities. It was affecting me constantly. I'll be working some stretching and conditioning/strengthening soon. - When I stopped skiing, it was basically because it hurt so bad that I was convinced I was about to rip something loose. It was also affecting my skiing and the fun factor was diminishing. Looking forward to next season. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted November 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2014 Youth is way too precious to be wasted on the young. Sigh . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2014 @ShaneH Rib related injuries are not fun at all. I have an ongoing rib problem but around my mid back, lots of ongoing pain and nothing you can do to fast track the repair process. It took a while to track it down as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted November 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks @MISkier , new one for me, but I tried to keep perspective. While it was frustrating and almost embarrassing at times, lots of people all over have way bigger challenges than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stathis Ventouris Posted November 14, 2014 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2014 Turning 53 this December, some minor tendinitis problems here and there, but intend to keep skiing through the winter (1-2 sets every weekend) if weather conditions allow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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